India, July 10 -- Lionsgate has officially initiated a worldwide casting search to find actors for the iconic roles of Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno in the upcoming live-action adaptation of the legendary manga series.
Global Search for Team 7
Director Destin Daniel Cretton, who helmed Marvel's Shang-Chi and the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, will write and direct the film. The global search specifically targets the primary roles of Team 7, while casting for the remaining characters is scheduled for a later date. Cretton expressed excitement about bringing Kishimoto's world to the big screen, noting that the original stories have inspired generations of fans worldwide.
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